Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
93
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
95
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 18 | 31 | 16 | 93 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 20 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 95 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Magic squeaked past the Knicks 95-93. Ugly basketball, but the Magic did just enough. Magic's defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Knicks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.